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The need for animal shelter funding

Dear Editor, I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to reach out about increasing the funding of the Tama County Humane Society-a decision that could mean the difference between life and death for many innocent animals who depend on human compassion. It is known that the Tama County Humane Society greatly relies on donations, volunteers, and temporary fostering. Last week, I visited the Tama County Humane Society looking to adopt another cat. I witnessed something heartbreaking: an old sickly cat, her eyes were filled with hopelessness and despair, as she had given up on life. ...

Signs in the sky, God calls to us!

There are many ways God calls us. The Bible is full of information on creation, who the Creator is and what He wants every person to do. In almost every book of the Bible there are statements of creation and when God will close out time. (Matt. 24:3-14 and Luke 21: 10-11. God’s history has always been a challenge for me. Many pastors of by-gone days painted an angry picture of God but that’s just not true. God has a special love for His creation. His concern for us has always been loving and kind. That love reveals the fact that He made a plan in Genesis to rescue humans from the ...

West Marshall bond issue

I regards to West Marshall Superintendent Lacy Large comments on his school bond issue some History is needed. Around 2007 or 2008 I attended a Legislative hearing at the Fisher Community Center close to the end of the meeting local businessmen wanted the legislators to push for property tax break for themselves and major corporations. I argued just because grain prices were high $7-8 a bushel corn and $20 beans the state coffer was flush you all are mistaken if that will continue. I said “ Don’t do that and then raise my property tax to make up for the shortfall”! Well the ...

Thoughts on the city election

My thoughts for consideration. We are again choosing leaders for our city, school, and college. A lot of discussion has gone by us from candidates. Promises for success but too little fact-based detail on past performance and current reality status. This year gives the voters a real opportunity to obtain forward thinking, experienced managers who understand the correct choices from each following pairs: inclusive/exclusive, compromise/controversy, economical/extravagant, proactive/reactive, results/rhetoric, innovative/one size fits all, community/corporate, valid/passionate, ...

Vote for Sue Cahill

I am writing in support of Sue Cahill’s campaign to represent the City of Marshalltown as one of our at-large city council members. I have known and worked with Sue for several years. Sue has been a dedicated educator and public servant. Sue loves Marshalltown and has worked tirelessly to build up our community. Sue believes in our community because she believes in the people who call Marshalltown home. Sue is a team player, she has exceptional communication skills, she listens to concerns and is a proven consensus builder. Sue will collaborate with her constituents, city staff, and ...

Support for Eric Goslinga for Marshalltown School Board

Have you ever wanted to see how the sausage is made? Maybe not—but wouldn’t you want to know the person who does know how it’s done, and more importantly, has a recipe that works? That’s how I feel about Eric Goslinga. When it comes to leadership, whether in the classroom, the community, or on the School Board, I want someone with experience, knowledge, commitment, and passion. Eric has all of that and more. His years as an educator and administrator in the Marshalltown Schools make him uniquely qualified to serve taxpayers and families well. He has a vested interest in the ...